4 characters Idiom and proverb 18 492

Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「清貧如洗」, explained below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「清貧如洗」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Refers to being so poor that one has nothing.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qīng pín rú xǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ching1 pan4 yu4 sai2

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.